| Work Element Name |
Work Element Title |
Description |
Start Date |
End Date |
Estimated Budget |
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation |
Environmental compliance (NEPA / concurrence with HIP BiOp and US FWS requirements). |
Implementation of riparian restoration, fencing and weed control methods proposed under this programmatic application will require review and concurrence by federal agencies (NOAA Fisheries and USFWS).
MSRF will complete, or contract for completion of, required NEPA review for aquatic and terrestrial species that may be impacted by the proposed actions. A programmatic biological assessment will be completed and submitted to the federal agencies for concurrence under the terms of the HIP BiOp (NOAA-Fisheries) and federally listed species (US FWS) for the proposed actions.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2008 |
$25,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Pigott Boesel Properties, Methow River |
The Pigott and Boesel restoration project aims to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs on both banks of the Methow River directly upstream from the Fodor Property. Pigott will result in re-vegetation of 3,200 lineal feet along the left bank. Boesel adds 2,200 lineal feet on the right bank directly across from Pigott. The sites are located approximately one half mile south of the Twin Lake Road turnoff of State Highway 20.
Pigott: The area is partially fenced actively grazed pasture and consists primarily of annual grasses, weeds, mature ponderosa pine, and a few relic cottonwoods along the Methow River. Restoration has been initiated by the landowner on the southern tip of the project including approximately 200 feet of deer exclusion fencing.
This project would extend benefits by extending fencing protections along an additional 3,200 lineal feet along the Methow for a width varying between 35 and 100 feet. Landowner efforts will extend an additional 100+ feet landward to increase native vegetation and reduce noxious weeds. We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site.
Boesel: The area is currently protected under a conservation easement and is fully fenced with the exception of designated access and watering points.
Planting success will still require individual plant and clump fencing protection to reduce impacts from deer browse.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$16,632 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of miles of fence: .60
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Chewuch River Conservancy Properties |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with Methow Conservancy and individual property owners who have entered into conservation agreements on lands adjacent to the Chewuch River to implement riparian restoration projects and selective fencing to improve riparian function. The goal of this effort will be to expand the benefits achieved on the specific identified Chewuch River properties to include an additional 0.50 miles of restoration/protection by 2010. The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements and are designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reaches of the Twisp River. Two individual properties encompassing approximately 0.50 lineal miles of frontage will be identified by the Methow Conservancy and Methow Salmon as high priority sites based on habitat condition, likelihood of project success, proximity to other conservation projects, and landowner willingness to enter into long term agreements. The restoration projects aim to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs on individual properties where conservation easements are secured or in process. The sites identified will be located on the mainstem Chewuch River between the Confluence with the Methow River and Boulder Creek. Upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Upper Columbia summer steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), each of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, utilize this part of the Methow River and Beaver Creek for spawning, rearing, and/or migration habitat. Conservation easements held by the Methow Conservancy have been established on two of the three properties. We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. It is considered likely that project fencing will be completed by others on one of the Conservation easement properties. Individual plant protectors will be provided as needed to prevent excessive damage from deer browse. Fencing will be incorporated as needed for protection. An estimate of .25 miles of fencing is included in this element. All plantings selected will be representative of native riparian communities found within the stream reach. Where possible, plantings will be obtained from native materials grown in the Methow Valley. The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing reports for the individual properties. |
4/1/2008 |
10/1/2009 |
$8,663 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of miles of fence: .25
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Daudon Conservation Site, Twisp River |
The Daudon Project aims to restore native vegetation assemblage to an area approximately 1,300 lineal feet in length along the -----bank of the Twisp River 9 miles up river from Twisp WA (Parcel #9800700008, 9800700009, 9800700010, 9800700016).
The area is old pasture and consists primarily of perennial grasses, weeds, and a narrow remainder of riparian growth along the Twisp River.
The landowner has entered into a long-term commitment with Methow Conservancy to regenerate a healthy riparian band along the Twisp River by actively re-planting degraded areas and providing browse protection to existing stands of riparian growth. MSRF proposes to partner with these groups to manage the riparian restoration project. Project goals will mimic work elements at the lower Twisp River restoration site and will incorporate a mixture of fence and cage treatments within the area while preserving wildlife access and corridors.
Plant selection will mimic native assemblage within surrounding undisturbed areas for size and composition. Plantings will be initially overplanted by approximately 30% to account for year 1 mortality. Planting survival and vigor will be monitored with plantings augmented in year 2 and 3 as needed.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$8,190 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of miles of fence: .25
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing McPhearson Delange Property Chewuch River |
The proposed project is an active restoration project that builds on actions previously implemented by the Skyline Ditch Company to enhance side channel habitat and over-wintering refugia within the fish return channel extending from the Skyline screens to the Chewuch River. The proposed action seeks to improve riparian vegetation along the length of the Chewuch River Frontage (1,250 lineal feet) and along a riparian side channel area to include approximately 1,000 ft. on both banks. The side channel runs through properties owned privately (DeLange) and publicly (WA Department of Fish and Wildlife). The Public lands are protected under a conservation purchase. Restoring plantings within the degraded riparian area will add significant habitat value to the conservation property. The existing side channel has an average depth of 0.5 to 1 ft. and width of 3 to 5 ft. with an average gradient of 1%. The channel runs through a vegetated flood plain bench between the Chewuch River and former upland pasture. Existing riparian communities have been impacted by past grazing and lack of adequate restoration following fallowing of the land. Proposed Improvements The project proposes to re-establish a functioning riparian buffer varying in width from 35-100 along 1,250 lineal feet on the right bank of the Chewuch River and 2,00 lineal feet of side channel running through the property. The project proposes to place additional plantings of native species at a density mimicking undisturbed stretches within this reach of the Twisp River. Plant community composition and age classes will be selected to mimic native patterns within the reach. Initial plantings will be over-planted approximately 30% to account for mortality. Planting survival and vigor will be monitored over three years with annual plant augmentation as needed. Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site. Noxious weed treatment will be completed concurrently by WDFW in upland areas to reduce the persistence of seed source impacting riparian efforts. Additional matching funds will be employed for public education outreach at the site. The McPhearson site is no longer actively grazed. Fencing will be limited to selective use areas to release existing riparian vegetation from browse pressure, protect newly planted areas and guide human use and access. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$3,250 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
|
* # of miles of fence: .18
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Methow River Conservancy Properties |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with Methow Conservancy and individual property owners who have entered into conservation agreements on lands adjacent to the Methow River to implement riparian restoration projects and selective fencing to improve riparian function.
The goal of this effort will be to expand the benefits achieved on the Pigott / Boesel and Morrison Methow River properties to include an additional 0.56 miles of restoration/protection by 2010.
The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements and are designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reaches of the Twisp River.
Three individual properties encompassing approximately 0.56 lineal miles of frontage (Fodor, Thornton, and Morrison Common) have been identified by the Methow Conservancy and Methow Salmon as high priority sites based on habitat condition, likelihood of project success, proximity to other conservation projects, and landowner willingness to enter into long term agreements. Additional properties will be solicited for inclusion by Methow Conservancy and MSRF.
The restoration projects aim to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs on 20 acres along 2100 feet of the Methow River. The sites identified are located on the mainstem Methow River between the Confluence with the Chewuch River and Beaver Creek. The areas are unfenced and currently or historically actively grazed pasture. Existing vegetation consists primarily of annual grasses, weeds, mature ponderosa pine, and a few relic cottonwoods along the Methow River. Upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Upper Columbia summer steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), each of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, utilize this part of the Methow River and Beaver Creek for spawning, rearing, and/or migration habitat. Conservation easements held by the Methow Conservancy have been established on two of the three properties.
We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects.
Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site.
The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing reports for the individual properties.
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4/1/2008 |
10/1/2009 |
$16,632 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
|
* # of miles of fence: 0.50
* # of miles of fence: 0.50
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Morrison Common Area, Methow River |
The Morrison restoration project aims to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs over 1.5 acres along approximately 1,500 feet of the Methow River extending downstream from the Beaver Creek confluence. The area is old pasture and consists primarily of perennial grasses, weeds, and a few relic cottonwoods along the Methow River and the mouth of Beaver Creek. The property includes privately held property and portions of common area owned in common by three landowners. Landowner agreements have been accomplished with Morrison and may be achieved with the remaining landowners.
Upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Upper Columbia summer steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), each of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, utilize this part of the Methow River and Beaver Creek that includes the Morrison property for spawning, rearing, and/or migration habitat.
The landowner and the Methow Conservancy envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. The site is relatively weed free and will require only hand pulling efforts to manage weeds (primarily diffuse knapweed). Irrigation water is available from the landowner’s domestic well located on the property.
The project proposes to place additional plantings of native species at a density mimicking undisturbed stretches within this reach of the Methow River. Plant community composition and age classes will be selected to mimic native patterns within the reach. Initial plantings will be over-planted approximately 30% to account for mortality. Planting survival and vigor will be monitored over three years with annual plant augmentation as needed. Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$7,875 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
|
* # of miles of fence: 0.28
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Twisp River Conservancy Properties |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with Methow Conservancy and individual property owners who have entered into conservation agreements on lands adjacent to the Twisp River to implement riparian restoration and protection projects and selective fencing to improve riparian function.
The goal of this effort will be to expand the benefits achieved on the MSRF and Daudon Twisp River properties to include an additional 1,200 – 1,600 lineal feet of restoration/protection by 2010.
The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements and are designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reaches of the Twisp River.
Two properties encompassing approximately 0.56 lineal miles of frontage (Twisp River L.L.C. and Maggie Coon) have been identified by the Methow Conservancy as high priority sites based on habitat condition, likelihood of project success, proximity to other conservation projects, and landowner willingness to enter into long term agreements. Additional properties will be solicited for inclusion by Methow Conservancy and MSRF.
Project goals will mimic work elements at the lower Twisp River restoration site and will incorporate a mixture of fence and cage treatments within the area while preserving wildlife access and corridors.
The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing reports for the individual properties.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$19,404 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of miles of fence: .25
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing Twisp River Conservation Site |
The Twisp River Conservation Site includes 24 acres of riparian properties and floodplain properties on the right bank of the Twisp River within the reach defined as the lower AU in the subbasin plan (Parcel # 3322070186, 3322070188, 3322180153, 3322180004, and 3322180094. The Twisp project proposes to establish a 35 foot wide riparian buffer along 1,200 lineal feet on the right bank of the Twisp River and 2,400 lineal feet of side channel running through the property. Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$18,900 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of miles of fence: .75
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| Install Fence |
Riparian Enhancement - Selective Fencing WDFW Campground Property Chewuch River |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation is partnering with WA Department of Fish and Wildlife to address riparian conditions and sediment impacts at campground areas managed and owned by the Department at the confluence of Bounder Creek and the Chewuch River. WDFW owns and manages public access and campground areas on the Chewuck River at he confluence of Bolder Creek (9800760000). The riparian areas at the property are heavily impacted and are in need of riparian fencing, riparian plantings, and weed control to improve stream conditions (Sedimentation and shading loss).
This project proposes to reduce sediment input to Boulder Creek and the Chewuch River by increasing planting density and vigor along approximately 1,500 lineal feet of river frontage. Plant selection will be from native stock to mimic natural occurring vegetation in undisturbed areas. Noxious weed invasion within treatment areas will by addressed by hand pulling in treatment areas throughout the course of the project to remove existing infestations and control seed production. Ultimately, re-vegetation of the impacted areas will effectively control weed spread by shade and competition.
Riverfront affected - Plantings along Boulder Creek will be located within 620 linear ft, 0 to 200 ft from high water line along the alluvial fan. Plantings adjacent to 1,550 linear feet at the Chewuch River campground are to help stabilize sloughing soils on the rivers edge. User paths will be created from to direct access to the river. Both projects will decrease sedimentation into the Chewuch River.
Fencing will be implemented along 500 lineal feet of river frontage to control access and provide planting protections. Plantings will address human access / use and guard against excessive deer browse. The area is not actively graved. Buck and pole fencing and boulder placement will be used to eliminate vehicles traffic down to rivers edge and in riparian zone decreasing sedimentation into Chewuch River. Selective fencing and individual plant protectors will be employed to reduce deer browse impacts.
The projects will include substantial WDFW match for equipment, watering, plant maintenance, and education outreach signage.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$1,250 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of miles of fence: 0.1
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Morrison Common Area Re-establish plantings Methow River |
The Morrison restoration project aims to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs over 1.5 acres along approximately 1,500 feet of the Methow River extending downstream from the Beaver Creek confluence. The area is old pasture and consists primarily of perennial grasses, weeds, and a few relic cottonwoods along the Methow River and the mouth of Beaver Creek. The property includes privately held property and portions of common area owned in common by three landowners. Landowner agreements have been accomplished with Morrison and may be achieved with the remaining landowners.
Upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Upper Columbia summer steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), each of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, utilize this part of the Methow River and Beaver Creek that includes the Morrison property for spawning, rearing, and/or migration habitat.
The landowner and the Methow Conservancy envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. The site is relatively weed free and will require only hand pulling efforts to manage weeds (primarily diffuse knapweed). Irrigation water is available from the landowner’s domestic well located on the property.
The project proposes to place additional plantings of native species at a density mimicking undisturbed stretches within this reach of the Methow River. Plant community composition and age classes will be selected to mimic native patterns within the reach. Initial plantings will be over-planted approximately 30% to account for mortality. Planting survival and vigor will be monitored over three years with annual plant augmentation as needed. Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$18,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.28
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Pigott Boesel Properties, Methow River |
The Pigott and Boesel restoration project aims to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs on both banks of the Methow River directly upstream from the Fodor Property. Pigott will result in re-vegetation of 3,200 lineal feet along the left bank. Boesel adds 2,200 lineal feet on the right bank directly across from Pigott. The sites are located approximately one half mile south of the Twin Lake Road turnoff of State Highway 20.
Pigott: The area is partially fenced actively grazed pasture and consists primarily of annual grasses, weeds, mature ponderosa pine, and a few relic cottonwoods along the Methow River. Restoration has been initiated by the landowner on the southern tip of the project including approximately 200 feet of deer exclusion fencing. This project would extend benefits an additional 3,200 lineal feet along the Methow for a width varying between 35 and 100 feet. Landowner efforts will extend an additional 100+ feet landward to increase native vegetation and reduce noxious weeds.
We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. The site will require active weed control (White top and diffuse knapweed). Irrigation water is available and will be extended to the planting areas.
Boesel: The area is currently protected under a conservation easement and is fully fenced with the exception of designated access and watering points. The area was formerly extensively grazed and as a result native vegetation is heavily impacted. Re-vegetation efforts were originally attempted by others in 1998. Survival of plantings is estimated at less than 10%. The primary failure mechanism was inadequate watering. Planting protection was also minimal. This effort seeks to restore native vegetation in natural assemblages within the conservation easement areas.
We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. The site will require active weed control (White top and diffuse knapweed). Irrigation water is available and will be extended to the planting areas.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$64,800 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 1.0
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish plantings Chewuch River Conservancy Properties |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with Methow Conservancy and individual property owners who have entered into conservation agreements on lands adjacent to the Chewuch River to implement riparian restoration projects and selective fencing to improve riparian function. The goal of this effort will be to expand the benefits achieved on the specific identified Chewuch River properties to include an additional 0.50 miles of restoration/protection by 2010. The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements and are designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reaches of the Twisp River. Two individual properties encompassing approximately 0.50 lineal miles of frontage will be identified by the Methow Conservancy and Methow Salmon as high priority sites based on habitat condition, likelihood of project success, proximity to other conservation projects, and landowner willingness to enter into long term agreements. The restoration projects aim to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs on individual properties where conservation easements are secured or in process. The sites identified will be located on the mainstem Chewuch River between the Confluence with the Methow River and Boulder Creek. Upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Upper Columbia summer steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), each of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, utilize this part of the Methow River and Beaver Creek for spawning, rearing, and/or migration habitat. Conservation easements held by the Methow Conservancy have been established on two of the three properties. We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects. All plantings selected will be representative of native riparian communities found within the stream reach. Where possible, plantings will be obtained from native materials grown in the Methow Valley. The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing reports for the individual properties. |
4/1/2008 |
10/1/2009 |
$33,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.5
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish Plantings Daudon Conservation Site, Twisp River |
The Daudon Project aims to restore native vegetation assemblage to an area approximately 1,300 lineal feet in length along the -----bank of the Twisp River 9 miles up river from Twisp WA (Parcel #9800700008, 9800700009, 9800700010, 9800700016).
The area is old pasture and consists primarily of perennial grasses, weeds, and a narrow remainder of riparian growth along the Twisp River.
The landowner has entered into a long-term commitment with Methow Conservancy to regenerate a healthy riparian band along the Twisp River by actively re-planting degraded areas and providing browse protection to existing stands of riparian growth. MSRF proposes to partner with these groups to manage the riparian restoration project. Project goals will mimic work elements at the lower Twisp River restoration site and will incorporate a mixture of fence and cage treatments within the area while preserving wildlife access and corridors.
Plant selection will mimic native assemblage within surrounding undisturbed areas for size and composition. Plantings will be initially overplanted by approximately 30% to account for year 1 mortality. Planting survival and vigor will be monitored with plantings augmented in year 2 and 3 as needed. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$21,590 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: .25
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish plantings McPhearson Delange Property Chewuch River |
The proposed project is an active restoration project that builds on actions previously implemented by the Skyline Ditch Company to enhance side channel habitat and over-wintering refugia within the fish return channel extending from the Skyline screens to the Chewuch River. The proposed action seeks to improve riparian vegetation along the length of the Chewuch River Frontage (1,250 lineal feet) and along a riparian side channel area to include approximately 1,000 ft. on both banks. The side channel runs through properties owned privately (DeLange) and publicly (WA Department of Fish and Wildlife). The Public lands are protected under a conservation purchase. Restoring plantings within the degraded riparian area will add significant habitat value to the conservation property. The existing side channel has an average depth of 0.5 to 1 ft. and width of 3 to 5 ft. with an average gradient of 1%. The channel runs through a vegetated flood plain bench between the Chewuch River and former upland pasture. Existing riparian communities have been impacted by past grazing and lack of adequate restoration following fallowing of the land. Proposed Improvements The project proposes to re-establish a functioning riparian buffer varying in width from 35-100 along 1,250 lineal feet on the right bank of the Chewuch River and 2,00 lineal feet of side channel running through the property. The project proposes to place additional plantings of native species at a density mimicking undisturbed stretches within this reach of the Twisp River. Plant community composition and age classes will be selected to mimic native patterns within the reach. Initial plantings will be over-planted approximately 30% to account for mortality. Planting survival and vigor will be monitored over three years with annual plant augmentation as needed. Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site. Noxious weed treatment will be completed concurrently by WDFW in upland areas to reduce the persistence of seed source impacting riparian efforts. Additional matching funds will be employed for public education outreach at the site. The McPhearson site is no longer actively grazed. Fencing will be limited to selective use areas to release existing riparian vegetation from browse pressure, protect newly planted areas and guide human use and access. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$39,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.6
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish plantings Methow River Conservancy Properties |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with Methow Conservancy and individual property owners who have entered into conservation agreements on lands adjacent to the Methow River to implement riparian restoration projects and selective fencing to improve riparian function.
The goal of this effort will be to expand the benefits achieved on the Pigott / Boesel and Morrison Methow River properties to include an additional 0.50 miles of restoration/protection by 2010.
The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements and are designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reaches of the Twisp River.
Three individual properties encompassing approximately 0.56 lineal miles of frontage (Fodor, Thornton, and Morrison Common) have been identified by the Methow Conservancy and Methow Salmon as high priority sites based on habitat condition, likelihood of project success, proximity to other conservation projects, and landowner willingness to enter into long term agreements. Additional properties will be solicited for inclusion by Methow Conservancy and MSRF.
The restoration projects aim to release existing native vegetation and supplement with plantings of native trees and shrubs on 20 acres along 2100 feet of the Methow River. The sites identified are located on the mainstem Methow River between the Confluence with the Chewuch River and Beaver Creek. The areas are unfenced and currently or historically actively grazed pasture. Existing vegetation consists primarily of annual grasses, weeds, mature ponderosa pine, and a few relic cottonwoods along the Methow River. Upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Upper Columbia summer steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), each of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act, utilize this part of the Methow River and Beaver Creek for spawning, rearing, and/or migration habitat. Conservation easements held by the Methow Conservancy have been established on two of the three properties.
We envision a multi-year project that combines supplemental plantings to enhance the riparian stringer along the river in addition to exclusion fencing to release existing native vegetation from mule deer browse effects.
All plantings selected will be representative of native riparian communities found within the stream reach. Where possible, plantings will be obtained from native materials grown in the Methow Valley. The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing reports for the individual properties.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$35,482 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.56
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish plantings Thornton Property, Methow River |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with the individual property owners (Thornton & Grillo) who own lands adjacent to the Methow River to increase native vegetation within the riparian band adjacent to the Methow River. Protection of planting areas will be provided through selective fencing to increase survival.
The goal of this effort will be to increase riparian cover and complexity along the 500 lineal feet of the property. The buffer width will vary from a minimum of 35 feet to a maximum of 100 feet.
The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements in this stretch of the Methow River and is designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reach.
All plantings selected will be representative of native riparian communities found within the stream reach. Where possible, plantings will be obtained from native materials grown in the Methow Valley.
The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing report.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$6,300 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.1
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish plantings Twisp River Conservation Site |
The Twisp River Conservation Site includes 24 acres of riparian properties and floodplain properties on the right bank of the Twisp River within the reach defined as the lower AU in the subbasin plan (Parcel # 3322070186, 3322070188, 3322180153, 3322180004, and 3322180094.
The Twisp project proposes to establish a 35 foot wide riparian buffer along 1,200 lineal feet on the right bank of the Twisp River and 2,400 lineal feet of side channel running through the property.
The project proposes to place additional plantings of native species at a density mimicking undisturbed stretches within this reach of the Twisp River. Plant community composition and gage classes will be selected to mimic native patterns within the reach. Initial plantings will be over-planted approximately 30% to account for mortality.
Planting survival and vigor will be monitored over three years with annual plant augmentation as needed.
Protections will be provided through an integrated program including individual plant protection (cage and tube) clustered plant protection (fence) and linear protection fencing. Corridors will be retained for wildlife access and migration throughout the project site. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$49,824 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.68 miles
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-establish plantings WDFW Campground Property Chewuch River |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation is partnering with WA Department of Fish and Wildlife to address riparian conditions and sediment impacts at campground areas managed and owned by the Department at the confluence of Bounder Creek and the Chewuch River. WDFW owns and manages public access and campground areas on the Chewuck River at he confluence of Bolder Creek (9800760000). The riparian areas at the property are heavily impacted and are in need of riparian fencing, riparian plantings, and weed control to improve stream conditions (Sedimentation and shading loss).
This project proposes to reduce sediment input to Boulder Creek and the Chewuch River by increasing planting density and vigor along approximately 1,500 lineal feet of river frontage. Plant selection will be from native stock to mimic natural occurring vegetation in undisturbed areas. Noxious weed invasion within treatment areas will by addressed by hand pulling in treatment areas throughout the course of the project to remove existing infestations and control seed production. Ultimately, re-vegetation of the impacted areas will effectively control weed spread by shade and competition.
Riverfront affected - Plantings along Boulder Creek will be located within 620 linear ft, 0 to 200 ft from high water line along the alluvial fan. Plantings adjacent to 1,550 linear feet at the Chewuch River campground are to help stabilize sloughing soils on the rivers edge. User paths will be created from to direct access to the river. Both projects will decrease sedimentation into the Chewuch River.
Fencing will be implemented along 500 lineal feet of river frontage to control access and provide planting protections. Plantings will address human access / use and guard against excessive deer browse. The area is not actively graved. Buck and pole fencing and boulder placement will be used to eliminate vehicles traffic down to rivers edge and in riparian zone decreasing sedimentation into Chewuch River. Selective fencing and individual plant protectors will be employed to reduce deer browse impacts.
The projects will include substantial WDFW match for equipment, watering, plant maintenance, and education outreach signage.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$12,875 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: 0.28
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| Plant Vegetation |
Riparian Enhancement - Re-stablish Plantings Twisp River Conservancy Properties |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation proposes to partner with Methow Conservancy and individual property owners who have entered into conservation agreements on lands adjacent to the Twisp River to implement riparian restoration projects and selective fencing to improve riparian function.
The goal of this effort will be to expand the benefits achieved on the MSRF and Daudon Twisp River properties to include an additional 1,200 – 1,600 lineal feet of restoration/protection by 2010.
The project will build on landowner outreach and conservation efforts conducted under separate grant agreements and are designed to implement the biological strategies/objectives identified in the Methow Sub-Basin Plan for the targeted reaches of the Twisp River.
Two properties encompassing approximately 0.56 lineal miles of frontage (Twisp River L.L.C. and Maggie Coon) have been identified by the Methow Conservancy as high priority sites based on habitat condition, likelihood of project success, proximity to other conservation projects, and landowner willingness to enter into long term agreements. Additional properties will be solicited for inclusion by Methow Conservancy and MSRF.
All plantings selected will be representative of native riparian communities found within the stream reach. Where possible, plantings will be obtained from native materials grown in the Methow Valley. The project will include monitoring and re-planting of treated areas for a 3 year period to increase planting effectiveness and evaluate methods and materials that contribute to successful implementation. This information will be included in the closing reports for the individual properties.
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4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$36,960 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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* # of riparian miles treated: .25
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| Other |
Riparian Enhancement - Maintain Vegetation / adaptive management |
MSRF will require landowner committment to maintenance of plantings and weed control for a period of three years as a required match committment by landowners.
MSRF will provide for outyear monitoring of plant survival and weed invasion and provide supplemental maintenance for revegation projects on an anual basis following initial installation.
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4/1/2008 |
9/30/2010 |
$29,310 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Manage and Administer Projects |
Methow Sub-basin Riparian Projects Grant management |
MSRF will provide staff to manage and administer projects and contracts for the Methow Sub-Basin projects identified in this proposal. Staff responsibilities will include grant management and grant implementation and oversight. MSRF will conduct bid advertisement and contractor selection, land owner coordination and ensure coordination between different grant programs and elements. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$90,468 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Evaluate planting and fencing success and develop adaptive response |
MSRF will complete or contract for monitoring and evaluation of planting and fencing success at each project site. Monitoring will include photo point documentation, visual estimation of percent survival / predation response / weed invasion and sediment delivery. Successive year treatments at each site will incorporate findings from monitoring efforts. Recommendations and conclusions will be included in the final project reporting. |
4/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$45,234 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Achieve properly functioning riparian conditions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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